Archive for the 'Pudge Rodriguez' Tag Under 'Angels' Category

The Dodgers missed a first-inning opportunity in a 10-5 loss to San Diego when Matt Kemp didn't cross the plate on a 2-out single before James Loney was thrown out at third. Said Joe Torre: "One runner didn't run fast enough and another runner ran too fast. Matty has to know it's a 3-2 situation and you've got to be running. James has to be mindful of the guy in front of him and make sure he scores."

The Padres are 20 games over .500 for the second time this season.

The Yankees' loss and Rays' victory ties the teams for first place in the AL East, first time since June 20 the Yanks haven't led by themselves.

Washington's Pudge Rodriguez homered in Arizona, making him the fifth catcher to have 300 home runs.